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No Bake Nutella Cheesecake With Oreo Crust and Hazelnuts Recipe

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4.6 from 125 reviews
  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This no-bake Nutella Cheesecake features a crunchy Oreo cookie base topped with a creamy Nutella-infused cream cheese mousse. Finished with a luscious Nutella ganache, toasted hazelnuts, and whipped cream dollops, it’s a decadent and easy dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Oreo Biscuit Base

  • 200g / 7oz Oreo cookies (1.5 standard packs)
  • 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Nutella Mousse Filling

  • 3 tsp gelatine powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 500g / 1 lb cream cheese, softened (block form)
  • 1/2 cup soft icing sugar / powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 1 cup heavy/thickened cream

Nutella Ganache & Decoration

  • 1/2 cup heavy/thickened cream
  • 1/2 cup Nutella
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts, lightly toasted then chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy/thickened cream (for whipping)
  • 3 tbsp Nutella, warmed

Instructions

  1. Prepare pan: Flip the base of a 20cm / 8″ springform pan upside down to facilitate cheesecake removal. Butter the pan base, press on a square sheet of baking paper, clip the pan sides back on the base allowing baking paper to overhang, butter and line the sides with more baking paper.
  2. Oreo biscuit base: Roughly break Oreos with hands, blitz in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and blitz again until combined well.
  3. Press into pan: Transfer the Oreo crumb mixture into the prepared pan, pressing evenly and firmly into the base using a flat-bottomed cup or similar tool.
  4. Bloom gelatine: Sprinkle gelatine powder over 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Stir lightly and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken. Microwave for 15 seconds, stir until liquified, then let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Make cream cheese and Nutella mixture: Beat softened cream cheese, Nutella, and icing sugar together until smooth. Add cooled gelatine liquid and continue beating for another 30 seconds.
  6. Whip cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  7. Fold in cream: Fold one third of the whipped cream gently into the Nutella mixture until just combined. Repeat twice with the remaining cream in two more additions, folding gently each time.
  8. Set mousse: Pour the mousse mixture evenly into the prepared pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  9. Prepare Nutella ganache: Combine 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Nutella, and chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in two 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and fully combined.
  10. Pour ganache over cheesecake: Allow ganache to cool slightly (about 5 minutes) before pouring over the set cheesecake. Tilt the pan gently to spread the ganache evenly.
  11. Refrigerate cheesecake: Chill the cheesecake for at least 3 hours to fully set the ganache and mousse before decorating.
  12. Decorate: Sprinkle chopped toasted hazelnuts evenly over the ganache layer. Whip 1/2 cup heavy cream until stiff and pipe dollops around the cheesecake edge. Drizzle warmed Nutella over the whipped cream dollops.
  13. Serve: Slice into generous wedges and enjoy this rich, creamy Nutella cheesecake.

Notes

  • Use a springform pan with the base flipped to remove cheesecake easily without disturbing the edges.
  • Blooming gelatine ensures it dissolves smoothly into the filling without lumps.
  • Softened block cream cheese ensures a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Ensure heavy cream is chilled before whipping for best volume and stability.
  • Toasting hazelnuts enhances their flavor and crunch.
  • Warm Nutella slightly to make it drizzle easily over whipped cream.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Western

Keywords: Nutella cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, Oreo crust, Nutella mousse, easy dessert, chocolate hazelnut dessert

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